A Cold Claim

Lucius's piercing gaze locked onto Vivian, sending a shiver down her spine with just a single look.

She felt uncertain and fearful deep inside. After all, this time, she had slipped out without Lucius's knowledge.

As a proper wife he desired, she simply shouldn't be out so late at night. Tonight, it was terribly improper for her to be at a bar at this hour.

Lucius was a good man in many respects,